Russia Category

Breeds of horse found in Russia, an enormous nation on the Asian continent. Not only are there a variety of incredibly ancient breeds found in the country, there were a number of breeds developed from the 18th century on.

New Altai Horse

Intro

The Novoaltaiskaya, Charysh Altai or New Altai is a relatively new breed, developed in the Altai region of Russia. Created by zootechnicians, their breeding is maintained in a scientific manner, specifically for meat production.
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Karelian Pony

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Also called Karel’skaya, the Karelian Pony is named for the Karelia region in Northern Europe between the Gulf of Finland and the White Sea. According to the DAD-IS they are extinct as of 2006, but we were able to find examples of animals in the Karelia region.
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Balkar Horse

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Native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia, the Balkar Horse is named for the Karachay-Balkar people. This is not strictly a breed, but rather a variety of Kabarda specifically in Kabardino Balkaria.
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Avar Pony

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Also called Avarskaya, the Avar Horse can be found in Dagestan and originally comes from the Avar Tribe that migrated from Mongolia 1500 years ago. Not necessarily considered their own breed, they are the smallest variety of Dagestan Pony.
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Yakut Horse

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The Yakut Horse comes from northern and central Siberia, developed in relative isolation. This robust little creature was created by the harsh natural conditions that surround them. In fact, they reside further north than any other breed of equine. For that alone they are an interesting breed.
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Vyatka Horse

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The Vyatka or Viatka is a native northern breed that comes from of the Kirov and Perm regions of Udmurtia which is a climate well suited for horse breeding.
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Voronezh Coach Horse

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The Voronezh Coach or Voronezh Draft was developed in the Voronezh District of Russia and useful as a light draft animal for the people who lived there. The breed is now listed as extinct in the DAD-IS
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Vladimir Heavy Draft Horse

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Also called Vladimirskaya, Russian Clydesdale and Ivanovo, the Vladimir Heavy Draft was developed in the Vladimir and Ivanovo Regions of Russia as a medium draft breed with both power and speed. This area has long been known for the creation of good horses.
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Upper Yenisei Horse

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Also called Verkhne-Eniseiskaya, the Upper Yenisei horse comes from Tuva which is a large country located in Siberia. The climate in Tuva varies considerably, but horse breeding is practiced in all of it’s districts and the breed is highly adaptable.
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Tuva Horse

Intro

The Tuva or Tuvinskaya comes from Tuva which is a large republic located in Siberia. The climate in Tuva varies considerably, but horse breeding is practiced in all of it’s districts and the breed is highly adaptable.
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